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Laborda, Juan E., 44, died Sunday at Lawrence General Hospital. Born and educated in Caguas, PR, he moved to Lawrence in 1997. Mr. Laborda enjoyed playing dominos and entered many area tournaments. He leaves wife of 2 yrs. Olga M. Torres; daughters Haidy Jeannette Laborda and Debbie Germain Laborda, and brother Arnaldo Laborda, all of Caguas; several nieces and nephews. Farrah Funeral Home, 170 Lawrence St. Burial in St. Mary-Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Eagle-Tribune Publishing, MA, Feb 27, 2001

Laboy Lopez, Luis, 57, of 441 Wyandotte St., Bethlehem, died Wednesday in his home. Northampton County Coroner Joseph Reichel attributed the death to natural causes. LaBoy was the husband of of Emerita (Acevedo) LaBoy. Born in PR, he was a son of the late Emilio and Theresa (Lopez) LaBoy. He was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Survivors: Wife; daughters, Theresita Rivera, Rosa Diaz, and Elsie, all of Bethlehem, Lucia of Chicago IL., and Virginia Perez of NY City; sons, Luis Angel of Chicago and Paul of Bethlehem; brothers, Luis M. and William, both of Chicago, Andre of Boston, MA, and Raul in PR; sisters, Carmen of Bethlehem, Isabel Bonilla of New Rochelle, NY, Candida of Brooklyn, NY, Polita of Long Island, NY, Dominga Caraquillo, Lucia Torres, and Virgen Rios, all in PR, and Rosa, Maria Baenth, and Luz E. Perez, all of Chicago, and 10 grandchildren. John R. Shupp Funeral Home, 812 E. Fourth St., Bethlehem. The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Oct 27, 1990

Laboy Rivera, Enrique R., 71, of 1318 Hilton St., Bethlehem, died Friday in St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Isabel (Cordero) Laboy. They were married 42 yrs. this month. He was a grinder for the former Bethlehem Fabricators from 1969-1975, beforeretiring. Born in Aibonito, PR, he was a son of the late Francisco Laboy & Matilde Rivera.He was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church, Bethlehem. He was an Army veteran of WW II & the Korean War. Survivors: Wife; sons, Gerardo, Enrique, & Amado, all of NewYork City, Carlos in PR, & Benjamin & Samuel, both of Bethlehem; stepsons, Henry Hernandez of Allentown & Samuel Hernandez of Bethlehem; daughters, Aurora of NY City & Esther in PR; stepdaughters, Naomi Hernandez of Allentown & Elizabeth C. Lazado of Easton; brother, Jorge of Philadelphia; sisters, Justina & Anna, both in PR; 35 grandchildren & 5 great-grandchildren. Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem. The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, June 16, 1991

LaCruz, Robert F., 8, of 6 Dartmouth Ave., Dedham, formerly of 248 Clark St., died Saturday in the University of Massachusetts Hospital, Worcester, after a long illness. He leaves his father, Joseph M. LaCruz of Gardner; his mother, Suzanne B. (Beaulieu) LaCruz; a brother, Daniel J. LaCruz, both of Dedham; his paternal grandfather, Jose LaCruz of Santurce, PR; his maternal grandmother, Luciette (Roy) Beaulieu of Dedham; aunts and uncles. He was born in Leominster, and lived he... Worcester Telegram and Gazette Online, MA, 10/19/1992

Landrau, Pilar, age 88, of Tampa passed away Tuesday, Nov 21, 2000. Survivors include her daughter, Carmen Landrau, Tampa; sister, Manuela Landrau of PR; 6 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mrs. Landrau came to Tampa 16 years ago from her native PR. She was the owner of the Buffalo Cafe in Tampa and was of the Catholic faith. Graveside services will be he ld Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at Garden of Memories Cemetery. Blount, Curry and Roel Funeral Homes, Armenia Chapel, 4730 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa. The Tampa Tribune, FL, Nov 22, 2000

Lanzot, Carmen L., 38, of 140 Chino Ave. died Saturday in the University of Massachusetts Hospital after an illness. Her husband, Guillermo Rosa, died several yrs. ago. She leaves a son, Jose Rosa; 2 daughters, Grisele and Glorimar Rosa; her parents, Epifamio and Filomena (Rivera) Lanzot, all of Worcester; 3 brothers, Arturo Lanzot of Worcester, Eladio and Epifamio Lanzot, both of Luquillo, PR; 4 sisters, Gloria Diaz of Queens, NY, Minerva Lanzot of Worcester, Zoraida Lanzot of Luquillo, PR, and Margarita Lanzot of Brooklyn, NY; nephews and nieces. She was born in Fajardo, PR, and lived many yrs. in NY City before moving here several months ago. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow in Graham, Putnam and Mahoney Funeral Parlors, 838 Main St. The Rev. Angel Pimentel will officiate. Burial in Hope Cemetery. Worcester Telegram and Gazette, Sep 18, 1990

Larriuz Aleman, Emilia, 86, of 10 King Ave., died Tuesday at Noble Hospital. Born and raised in Arecibo, PR, she lived here since 1961. She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Ramon Larriuz-Velez. She leaves 2 sons, Amelio Larriuz of Fort Myers, FL, and Fundador Larriuz of Westfield; 7 daughters, Rafaela Velez of PR, Carmen Rosado of New Britain, CT, and Ana Lopez, Tina Franco, Elena Arce, Aida Diaz and Maria Burgos, all of Westfield; 4 brothers, Erasmo Aleman and Silverio Aleman, both of Milwaukee, and Monsarate Aleman and Guillermo Aleman, both of Fort Myers; 3 sisters, Maximina Velez of PR, Ana Aleman of Chicago and Carmen Aleman of Cleveland, OH; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. A son, Jose R., died in 1983. Robert E. Cusack Funeral. burial in the parish cemetery. Memorial contributions to the church at 30 Bartlett St., Westfield, MA 01085. Union-News, Sunday Republican, MA, Mar 9, 2000

Lavergne, Telmo, 85, of Hackensack died Saturday. Born in PR. Before retiring in 1970, he was a self-employed upholsterer. He was a member of the Guayama Social Club & the Seniors, both in Hackensack. J. Rocciola Funeral Home, Hackensack. The Record, Bergen County, NJ, Feb 3, 1998

Lebron, Ana M., 83, of 14 Larch St. died yesterday in the University of Massachusetts Hospital. Her husband, Arturo Santiago, died in 1945. She leaves 4 daughters, Francisca Santiago of Worcester, and Gloria, Emma and Pura Santiago; a brother, Jose Lebron; and 2 sisters, Marca and Katty Lebron, all of Guayama, PR; 18 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was born in Guayama, daughter of Fidel and Pura (Estrada) Lebron, and lived here 6 yrs.... Worcester Telegram and Gazette Online, MA, 03/12/1992

Lebron, Clara, 84, of Holiday, died Monday (Dec. 11, 2000) at Harborside Healthcare, Palm Harbor. Born in Cabo Rojo, PR, she came here 17 yrs. ago from Islip, NY She was a homemaker and member of the Holiday Spanish Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Survivors include 2 sons, Edward, East Patchogue, NY, and Ronald, Sunrise; a brother, Juan B. Pacheco, Cabo Rojo; and 2 grandchildren. Michels and Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey. St. Petersburg Times, FL, Dec 13, 2000

Lebron, Francisco Jr., 43, of 38 Marsh Ave., a hospital worker, died Sunday, Nov 26, in UMass Memorial Medical Center -- University Campus after a brief illness. He leaves 2 daughters, Enette and Frances Lebron, both of Jersey City, NJ; 2 brothers, Louis Lebron of Lancaster, PA, and William Lebron of Worcester; 6 sisters, Petrin Lebron, Adofita Lebron and Judy Lebron, all of Jersey City, Juanita Lebron of New Haven, CT, Rosa Gaston of Juana Díaz, PR, and Genevieve ... Worcester Telegram and Gazette Online, MA, 11/29/2000

Lebron, Lida, of Liberty St., Newburgh, a lifelong area resident, died Saturday, Aug. 18, at St. Luke's Hospital, Newburgh. She was 10. The daughter of Angel and Haydee Medina Lebron, she was born Oct. 25, 1979, in Newburgh. Survivors include here parents at home; 3 brothers, Angel Lebron, Julio Lebron and Daniel Lebron, all at home; one sister, Lillian Lebron at home; and her 2 grandmothers, Lidia Torres and Doroles Andino, both of Puerto Rico. Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, 318 North Montgomery St., Newburgh. Burial in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor. Times Herald-Record, 08/21/90

Lefebre, Cesar, 63, Vista Palma Way, Orlando, died Tuesday, June 20. Mr. Lefebre was a driver. Born in Juana Díaz, PR, he moved to Central Florida in 1993. He was an Army veteran. Survivors: wife, Carmen; sons, Cesar Jr., Hector, both of Orlando, Pedro, NJ; daughter, Vivian Hagans, NJ; 6 grandchildren. Newcomer Family Funeral Home, Winter Park Chapel. the Orlando Sentinel, FL, June 21, 2000

Leon Ortiz, Antonia, 92, Brightwell Court, Orlando, died Sunday, June 18. Mrs. Leon-Ortiz was a homemaker. She was born in Caguas, PR. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors: daughter, Iluminada Diaz, Orlando; sons, Pablo Juan Serrano, NY, Francisco Serrano, PR, Alfredo Serrano, NJ Osceola Memory Gardens Cemetery & Funeral Home, Kissimmee. The Orlando Sentinel, FL, 20 Jun 2000

Leon, Carmen R., 70, of Ponce, PR, died Saturday. Johnson Funeral Home, Lake Wales. The Tampa Tribune, FL, Jun 28, 2000

Liboria, Claudio, 74, of Valrico, died Wednesday (Oct. 11, 2000). Born in Puerto Rico, he came to Florida in 1988. He was a cook and was Baptist. Survivors include his wife. Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon. St. Petersburg Times, FL, Oct 13, 2000

Liciaga Gonzalez, Luz Maria, (Mrs. Luz Maria Liciaga), 41, of 1105 S. Dauphin St., Allentown, died Thursday in Allentown Hospital. Born in Ezabela, PR, she was a daughter of Mrs. Ortenzia (Gonzalez) Liciaga of Allentown and the late Francisco Liciaga. She was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Allentown. Surviving with her mother are 5 daughters, Awilda Gonzales, in Puerto Rico, and Gloria Gonzales, Marisol Gonzales, Jamie Gonzales and Mary Lou Liciaga, all of Allentown; 7 sons, Juan Carlos Rosa of Atlantic City, NJ, Luis Rosa, in Puerto Rico, and Adam Cruz, Harry Cruz, George Gonzales, Manuel Gonzales and David Gonzales, all of Allentown; 3 sisters, Virginia, Olivia and Lidia, all of Allentown, and 6 brothers, Ceasar, Ernesto, Raymon, Orlando and Angel, all of Allentown, and Hector, in Puerto Rico. The Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown, is in charge of arrangements. The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Jun 8, 1985

Linary, Louis, 89, of Lake Panasoffkee, died Monday (June 4, 2001) at Citrus Health and Rehabilitation Center in Inverness. Born in Lajas, PR, he came here 11 yrs. ago from Cairo, N.Y., and was a retired waiter. He was Catholic. Survivors include his wife of 57 yrs., Rose (Vicananza); a son, Michael, Lake Panasoffkee; a brother, Salvatore, and a sister, Lula Martinez, both of Miami; 3 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness. St. Petersburg Times, FL, 7 Jun 2001

Lleras, Eugenio, 82, Triumfo Circle, Kissimmee, died Monday, Apr 16. Mr. Lleras was a retired salesman. Born in Cayey, PR, he moved to Central FL in 1980. He was a member of Kissimmee Baptist Church. He was an Army veteran of WW II. Survivors: sons, Jose Luis, Kissimmee, Joselin, San Juan, PR, Eugene, Río Grande, PR; daughter, Carmen, Anaheim, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Family Funeral Care-Hunter's Creek, Orlando. Orlando Sentinel, Orlando FL, Apr 22, 2001

Lombay, Ana I., 53, of 35 Holy Family Road, died Tuesday at Holyoke Hospital. Born & educated in Juana Díaz, PR, she lived in Holyoke for 2 yrs. & was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church. She leaves her mother, Carmen (Diaz) Lombay; a brother, Jose A. Lombay of NY; 3 sisters, Judith Lombay of Holyoke, Carmen R. Lombay of Orlando, FL, & Olga L. Lombay of PR. James P. Hobert & Sons Funeral Home, burial in St. Jerome Cemetery. Union-News, Sunday Republican, MA, Aug 17, 2000

Lopez Colon, Rosa Lena, 64, of Port Orchard died Jan. 23, 2000, in Port Orchard. She was born Sept. 11, 1935, in PR, to Raymond and Ramona (Colon) Lopez. She grew up in PR, NY and Washington state. She married Adam Galarza in 1972 at Elim Lutheran Church in Port Orchard. He preceded her in death in 1994. She was a homemaker and an active member of the Eagles. Survivors include 2 sons, Carlos of Chehalis and Adam of Vancouver, Wash.; 4 daughters, Sandra Evans and JoAnn Galarza, both of Manchester, Sabrina Reid of Vancouver, WA, and Myrta Wiltoff; 2 brothers, Pete Lopez of Miami and Chaio Lopez of PR; 2 sisters, Ada Rodrigues of Boca Raton, FL, and Ely Santiago of Miami; 7 grandchildren, Ricky and Nina Folden, Erin and Jesse Galarza, Jacqueline Speer, Jonathon Evans and Corey Reid; and 2 great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by a son, Raymond Garcia. Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home Chapel on the Hill. The Sun, WA, Jan 28, 2000

Lopez de Alicea, Carmen Maria, 58, of Berkshire St., died Tuesday at the University of MA Medical Center in Worcester. She was a 17-year sacristan at the Providence Mother House in Holyoke. Born and schooled in Yabucoa, PR, she lived here most of her life. A communicant of Sacred Heart Church, she was a Confraternity of Christian Doctrine teacher for 10 yrs. She leaves her husband, Marcelino Alicea; 2 sons, Eduardo of Holyoke and Marcelino Jr. of Pawtucket, RI; 2 daughters, Rosalia Flores of Monson and Maria B. Vega of Holyoke; 3 brothers, Wigberto Lopez, Jose Antonio Lopez and Angel Luis Lopez, all of PR; 2 sisters, Felicita Lopez Rivera and Luz Maria Lopez, both of PR; 15 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home. burial in St. Jerome Cemetery. Union-News, Sunday Republican, MA, Dec 14, 2000

Lopez de Colon, Carmen, 84, of Juana Díaz, PR, died Tuesday in St. Christopher's Hospital, Ponce, PR. She was the widow of Domingo Colon. Among her survivors is a son, Jose A. of Bethlehem. Services will be held in PR. The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, May 16, 1984

Lopez Gonzalez, Porfiria "Yiya", 61, of Maple Avenue Hartford, died Monday (December 4, 2000) unexpectedly at a local hospital. Born on April 24,1939 in Caguas, PR she resided in Hartford most of her life. She was employed by Mediplex Nursing Home in Wethersfield. She leaves her beloved children, a son, Hector Lopez of Hartford; 2 daughters, Catalina Rodriguez of Hartford and Maria Gonzalez of Newark, NJ; 2 brothers, Raphael Lopez of PR and Antonio Rodriguez of Hartford; 3 sisters, Rosalia Lopez and Carmen Santana both of Hartford, Carmen Lopez of PR; 5 grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews of Hartford and Newark, NJ. She is predeceased by her beloved mother, Jovina Otero and brothers, Jose Lopez and Rapheal Rodriguez; a sister, Ana Lopez and a granddaughter, Ticha Rodriguez. The De Leon Funeral Home, 104 Main St., Hartford. Burial in Mount Saint Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. The Courant, CT, 12/7/00

Lopez Lugo, Julia, 65, of 50 Day St., died Monday afternoon at home after an illness. Her husband of 32 yrs., Julio Garcia Rodriguez, died in 1990. She leaves 2 daughters, Yolanda Santiago of Lehigh Acres, FL, & Wilda Johanson of Fitchburg; her mother, Eladia Lugo in PR; 3 brothers, Maximino Lopez in PR, the Rev. Jose R. Lopez of Gardner & Raul Lopez of Northampton; 6 sisters, Domingo, Gertrudes and Regina Lopez & Milagros Martinez, all in P.... Worcester Telegram & Gazette Online, MA, 11/25/1998

Lopez Maldonado, Ralph, Jr., Services for Ralph Lopez Jr., 36, of 1145 Claire St., Hanover Township, Northampton County, who died Sunday in St. Luke's Hospital, at 9 am Wednesday in the Wallace M. Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden St., Bethlehem. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 9:30 in Holy Infancy Catholic Church, Bethlehem, where he was a member. Lopez was the husband of Sarah M. (Verrastro) Lopez. He was a supervisor of data-media control for Pennsylvania Power and Light Co. Born in Corozal, PR, he was a son of Ralph Sr. and Georgina (Maldonado) Lopez of Bethlehem. Lopez was past president of the Puerto Rican Beneficial Society, Bethlehem, and was a candidate for the Bethlehem Area School Board in 1977. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1972. Surviving with his widow and parents are 2 daughters, Sonia and Marisa, both of Bethlehem Township, and 2 sisters, Mrs. Efriam Rodriguez in Puerto Rico, and Mrs. Ismael Rivera Jr. of Bethlehem. The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Oct 28, 1986

Lopez Rivera, Maria, 32, of 1137 E. 3rd St., Bethlehem, died Wednesday in St. Luke's Hospital. Lehigh County Coroner Wayne Snyder said an autopsy will be performed. She was the common-law wife of Ruben Gonzalez. Born in PR, she was a daughter of Elizabeth Rivera of Allentown. She was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Survivors: Husband and mother; son, Israel Torres, and a daughter, Brenda Torres, both at home; brothers, Raul, Tito and John, all of Allentown, and Carmen of San Diego, and a sister, Irma Lopez of Catasauqua. Connell Funeral Home, 245 E., Broad St., Bethlehem. The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Dec 20, 1990

Lopez Ruiz, Antonia, 78, of Lodi died Wednesday. Born in PR. Santangelo Funeral Home, Lodi. The Record, Bergen County, NJ, 8 Oct 1998

Lopez Velez, Aurelia, 72, of 634 Godfrey St., Allentown, died Thursday in Valley Manor Nursing Center, Coopersburg. She was the widow of Juan Rosario. Born in Lares, PR, she was a daughter of the late Juan and Tomasa (Velez) Lopez. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church of Allentown. Survivors: Daughters, Leonora Sanchez in PR and Maria Rosario and Lucy Rosario, both of NY City; sisters, Maria Lopez of Lares and Pauline Garcia and Andrea Lopez, both of Allentown; brothers, Otilio Lopez of Miami, FL, and Pedro L. Valez of Bethlehem and 11 grandchildren. Services: in Lares. Cantelmi Funeral Home, Fountain HIL The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Nov 11, 1989

Lopez Velez, Jose, 66, of Allentown, died Monday in Allentown Hospital. Born in Lares, PR, he was a son of the late Jose and Tomasa (Velez) Lopez. He was a member of First Pentecostal Church Bethania, Allentown. Surviving are 2 brothers, Pedro of Allentown and Otilio of Miami, and 5 sisters, Andrea Lopez, Paulina Garcia and Aurelia Rosario, all of Allentown, and Louisa Lopez and Primitiva Rivera, both of Lares. Services in the Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown. The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Jun 14, 1986

Lopez Velez, Pedro L., 63, of 105 S. 6th St., Allentown, died Tuesday in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Gladys L. (Barlip) Velez. They were married 38 yrs. last July. Velez was employed by the former Arbogast and Bastian Co., Allentown, for 20 yrs. until retiring. Born in Laras, PR, he was a son of the late Jose and Tomasa (Velez) Lopez. He was a member of Central Assembly of God, Bethlehem. Survivors: Wife; sons, Roy P. and James M. Velez and Daniel Lopez, all of Allentown, and Gene of Bath; daughters, Kimberly Ann Serrano of Bethlehem, Mary Lou Gaugler and Malyn Velez, both of Allentown, and Maria Louisa Lopez in Puerto Rico; brother, Otilio Lopez in Florida; sisters, Andrea Lopez and Paulina Garcia, both of Allentown; 20 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Sell Funeral Home, 1145 Lehigh St., Allentown. The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Apr 16, 1992

Lopez, Ana L., 62, died Saturday at home. Born May 18, 1936, in PR. A housekeeper in a hotel, she was a 5-year resident of Las Vegas. She is survived by her companion, Roberto Manzanero; & son, Carlos Perez, both of Las Vegas; daughters, Miriam Abreu of Chicago, Ana Ortiz of Las Vegas & Jannette Melendez of CA; 8 grandchildren; & 6 great-grandchildren. Desert Memorial Cremation & Burial Society. Las Vegas Review Journal, NV, Jun 24, 1998

Lopez, Ana M. (Lizardi), 92, of Hartford, died Sunday (May 7, 2000). Born in Caguas, PR, she resided in Hartford most of her life.The DeLeon Funeral Home, 104 Main St., Hartford, has charge of arrangements. The Hartford Courant, CT, 10 May 2000

Lopez, Antonio, 66, of 11 Marble St. died Sunday in his home after a long illness. He leaves his wife, Josefina (Perez) Lopez; 3 sons, Luis and Edwin Lopez, both of Worcester, and Ismael Lopez of Cherry Valley; 3 daughters, Milagros Lopez of Queens, NY, and Olga Lopez and Nilda Zelaya, both of Worcester; a sister, Petra Dominicci of Ponce, PR; 15 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Born in Ponce, son of Celestino and Juana (Chamorro) Lopez, and lived 14 yrs. in Bro Worcester Telegram and Gazette Online, MA, 06/26/1990

Lopez, Delores, 64, of Allentown died Sunday, Feb. 8, in Sacred Heart Hospital. Born in PR, she was a daughter of Juana Rivera in NY & the late Eligio Rivera. She was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Survivors: Mother; sons, Michael of Bethlehem, & Edwin & Frank, both of Pottstown; daughters, Emily Huertas of Allentown, Margarita Bena & Carmen, both of Bethlehem, Norma of Pottstown & Magdalena in CA; brothers, Manny & Angel, both in Florida, & Tony & Chelo, both in NY; sisters, Virginia Rivera in NY & Rose Rivera in PR, 26 grandchildren & 2 great-grandchildren. Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem. Contributions: To the family, 327 E. Broad St., Bethlehem. The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Feb 11, 1998

Lopez, Esther, 40, of 77 Patton St., died Friday at Baystate Medical Center. She had been employed as a machine operator at John R. Lyman Co. Born in Humacau, PR, she moved to the Springfield area at an early age. In addition to Springfield area, she previously lived in Westfield, Holyoke, & Chicopee. She graduated from Chicopee Comprehensive High School. She leaves a son, Gabriel Luis Velez Jr. of Springfield; 3 brothers, Juan Jose Lopez of Springfield, Wilfredo Lopez of the Indian Orchard section & Augustberg Jusino Milendez of East Longmeadow; & a sister, Sonia Aponte of Chicopee.Harrell Funeral Home. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2 Mount Royal Ave., Marlboro, MA., 01752. Union-News, Sunday Republican, MA, Sep 11, 2000

Lopez, Gloria Maria (Gonzalez) 77, Nov 1, nat. of Juana Díaz, PR. Arrgs. Gennaro J. Capobianco-Greater Hartford Funeral Services. The Courant, CT, 11/3/00

Lopez, Herminio, 73, of 100 Division St., died Monday at a local nursing home. He was a forger at the H.B. Smith Co. and retired from the Penn Central Railroad. He was also a former boxer. Born and educated in Comerío, PR, he lived in Springfield for 45 yrs. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Sarah Harmon. He leaves 5 sons, Orlando of Cleveland, OH, Herminio Jr. of Orlando, FL, Richard and Nestor, both of Holyoke, and Anibal of Puerto Rico; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Harrell Funeral Home. Union-News, Sunday Republican, MA, 2 Sep 2001

Lopez, Jesus M. ``Chewy'', 27, of 22 Lakeside Ave., died Friday, Nov 17, in UMass Memorial Medical Center -- University Campus after a struggle with cancer. He leaves his mother, Maria Morales of Worcester; a son, Kyle L. Lopez of PA; a daughter, Destiny M. Lopez of Worcester; 2 brothers, Jose Lopez of PA and Carmelo ``Junior'' Lopez of Worcester; 2 sisters, Maria Madera of Florida and Maria Baillargeon of Worcester; nieces and nephews. He was born in Arroyo, Pu... Worcester Telegram and Gazette Online, MA, 11/19/2000

Lopez, Jexsaira Liz, 22, 186 Toluca Drive, Kissimmee, died Wednesday, May 31. Miss Lopez was a group reservationist for Walt Disney World. Born in PR, she moved to Central Florida in 1988. She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. Survivors: mother, Margarita, Kissimmee; father, Mario, Kissimmee; sisters, Jelipza H., Jamira E., Jialexy M., Jamicell J. Perez, Jiorangie A., all of Kissimmee; paternal grandmother, Francisca Bernard, Kissimmee. Osceola Memory Gardens, Kissimmee. The Orlando Sentinel, FL, 2 Jun 2000

Lopez, Jose A., 46, of 25 Jaques Ave. died Thursday in the University of MA Hospital of heart failure. He leaves his mother, Juana (Concepcion) Lopez of Worcester; 3 sisters, Ana C. Santana of Worcester, Awilda Lopez of Catanio, PR, and Gerry Comas of Mayagüez, PR; nephews and nieces. Born in Río Piedras, PR, son of Artemio Lopez, and moved here recently from PR. Worcester Telegram and Gazette Online, MA, 03/04/1990

Lopez, Jose D., 60, a retired fireman, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2000, at TimberRidge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Guayanilla, PR, he moved here in June. Mr. Lopez retired from the city of Guayanilla. He was Catholic. Survivors include his daughter, Ileana Lopez, PR; sons, Victor L. Lopez, Ocala, and Jose L. Lopez, PR; sister, Dilva Lopez, Newark, NJ; brother, Harry Lopez, PR; and 3 grandchildren. Hiers Memorial Chapel at TimberRidge, Ocala, provided information. The Star-Banner, FL, 8 Nov 2000

Lopez, Julio, SR., 78, of Tampa, died Wednesday (May 24, 2000). He was born in PR & came here in 1991 from NJ. He was a machine worker & was Catholic. Survivors include 2 sons, Julio Jr. & Carlos, both of Tampa; a brother, Wilfredo, PA; 2 sisters, Gloria Lopez & Natividad Lopez, both of PR; 9 grandchildren; & 16 great-grandchildren. Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon. St. Petersburg Times, FL, May 26, 2000

Lopez, Maria, 94, of Tampa, died Friday (Aug. 3, 2001). Born in Río Piedras, PR, she came to the Tampa area 3 yrs. ago. She was a homemaker and was Catholic. Survivors include a son, Thomas Laborda; a daughter, Lydia C. Laborda; 2 sisters, Grace Lopez and Carmen Morales; 4 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Gonzalez Funeral Home, Tampa. St. Petersburg Times; St. Petersburg, Fla.; Aug 6, 2001

Lopez, Mirilean M., 9, of 270 Tacoma St., died Sunday, Feb. 27, in Umass Memorial Medical Center -- University Campus after a long illness. She leaves her stepfather, Luis Cruz of Worcester; her mother, Miriam Rodriguez of Worcester; 4 brothers, Angel Cruz, Jaime, Jesus and Abimael Lopez, all of Worcester; her paternal grandparents, Jesus Lopez and Iris Negron of Ponce, PR; and her maternal grandparents, Umberto Esbri and Iliana Rodriguez, both of Ponce. She was born in Ponc... Worcester Telegram and Gazette Online, MA, 03/02/2000

Lopez, Ramon L., 82, of 1 Coolidge Place died yesterday in Clinton Hospital after a long illness. His wife, Ramona (Reyes) Lopez, died many yrs. ago. He leaves 4 sons, Angel, Marcelino, and Francisco Lopez, all of Clinton, and Jose Lopez of PR; 3 daughters, Angelina Lopez of Rochester, NY, Amalia Lopez of Deltona, FL, and Dominga Lopez of Brooklyn, NY; 24 grandchildren, a great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. Born in PR , and lived here Worcester Telegram and Gazette Online, MA, 12/07/1990

Lopez, Raul, 60, of 30 Wellington St. was stricken ill & died in his his home Monday. He leaves his wife, Mildred C. (Mahan) Lopez; his mother, Clatilde (Santana) Lopez of Sabana Grande, PR; several brothers & sisters; many nieces & nephews. Born in Lajas, PR, son of Rafael Lopez. He came to the United States in 1953 & moved to Worcester in 1983. Worcester Telegram & Gazette Online, MA, 11/13/1991

Lopez, Rosalia, 98, of Gracedale, Upper Nazareth R.1, died Friday in Gracedale. She was the widow of Victoriano Ramirez. Born in Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Jose De La Paz Lopez and Quintina Lopez. Survivors: Sons, Angel Ramirez of Bethlehem Township, Federico Ramirez and Ismael Ramirez both of PR, and Rafael Ramirez of Bethlehem; daughters, Ana Rosa Rodriguez, Ana Victoria Ramirez and Milagros Gonzales all of PR, and Maria Teresa Rodriguez of Bethlehem; 44 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son JuanRamirez. Connell Funeral Home, Bethlehem. The Morning Call, Allentown,PA, Jan 7, 1989

Lopez, Secundina, 77, Vista Palma Way, Orlando, died Friday, Jan. 18. Mrs. Lopez was a homemaker. Born in Carolina, PR, she moved to Central Florida in 1991. She was Pentecostal. Survivors: husband, Ruben S.; sons, Ruben S. Jr., Reinaldo, Gabriel S., all of Orlando; 8 grandchildren. Newcomer Family Funeral Home-East Orlando Chapel. Orlando Sentinel, Orlando FL, Jan 20, 2002

Lopez, Tula, M., 91, of Valrico, died Thursday (Oct.5 2000) at I.H.S. of Brandon. Born in Ponce, PR, she came here in 1988. She was a retired accounting secretary and was Catholic. Survivors include her son, Benny Lopez; sister, Mercedes; 3 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery, Brandon. St. Petersburg Times, FL, Oct 8, 2000

Lopez, Ursulina, 54, Kendrick Drive, Kissimmee, died Friday, May 26. Ms. Lopez was a clerk. Born in Ponce, PR, she moved to Central Florida in 1997. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors: son, Alex Pena, Kissimmee; father, Tito, Bronx, NY; mother, Cruz, Ponce; brothers, Lalo, Negro, both of Bronx; sister, Rosadio, Bronx; 1 grandson. Banfield Funeral Home, Winter Springs. The Orlando Sentinel, FL, 31 May 2000

Lopez, Wilfredo "Freddy", 51, of Hartford, died Tuesday (July 17, 2001). Born in Cayey, PR, son of Juan and Maria Lopez of Hartford and had lived here for many yrs. Fereddy was a supervisor with the City of Hartford for over 25 yrs. He was a communicant of St. Peter's Church. Besides his parents, he is survived by a son, Gregory Lopez of Hartford; 3 daughters, Sarina and Jasmine Taylor and Krystal Lopez, all of East Hartford; 3 brothers, Raphael Lopez of Willimantic, Wilbert and Edwin Lopez of Hartford; 2 sisters, Madeline Lopez Martinez and Mildred Lopez-Cook, both of Hartford; 4 grandchildren; David, Sebastian, Aliaha and Raphael; and many nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Friday, Jul 20, 8:15 a.m., from The Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke., Wethersfield, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 9 a.m., in St. Peter's Church, 160 Main St., Hartford. Burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. The family would like to thank Dr. Tress and his staff and the VNA Hospice nurses and staff for the compassionate care and support given to the family. Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Latinos Contias Sida, 331 Wethersfield Ave., Hartford, CT 06114. Hartford Courant, CT, 7/18/2001.

Lopez, Zaida, 44, of 186 Prichard St., a retired nurse, died Tuesday, July 3, in HealthAlliance Leominster Hospital, after a long illness. She leaves her mother, Aurea Vasquez Jimenes in Puerto Rico; a son, Joel E. Irrizary of Lowell; 3 daughters, Daisy Irrizary of Fitchburg, with whom she lived, Betraida Irrizary of Lowell and Gladys Correa in Puerto Rico; 4 brothers, German, Claudio, Saul and Jose Lopez Vasquez, all in Puerto Rico; 3 sisters, Aurea E., Gladys and Ana Ines... Worcester Telegram and Gazette Online, MA, 5 July 2001

Loran, Amalia, 54, of Paterson died Tuesday. She was born in Puerto Rico. Arrangements: Martinez's Funeraria Latina, Paterson. The Record, Bergen County, NJ, Nov 30, 2000

Lorenzana, Lisette, 6-month-old daughter of Hector Garcia Jr. and Sylvia Lorenzana of 3 Bluff St. died Thursday in the University of Massachusetts Hospital after an illness. Besides her parents, she leaves her paternal grandfather, Hector Garcia Sr. of Caguas, PR; his paternal grandmother, Ramonita Zayas; her maternal grandfather, Miguel Lorenzana Sr.; her maternal grandmother, Felice Cintron, all of Worcester; aunts and uncles. She was born in Worcester and lived here all h... Worcester Telegram and Gazette Online, MA, 10/18/1992

Lorenzana, Luis Alberto, 37, Apr. 21, nat. Corozal, PR, arrg. Gennaro J. Capobianco-Greater Hartford Funeral Services. Published in The Courant, CT, 4/22/01

Lucio, Luis Guillermo, 75, died Monday. He was born Jan. 5, 1925, in PR. An Army veteran of WW II, he was a retired real estate broker & a five-month resident of Henderson. He is survived by his wife, Jossie of Henderson; sons, Gene of Las Vegas & John of New Hampshire; brother, Paul Nicholas; sisters, Sylvia & Evy; all of PR; & 5 grandchildren. Burial in PR. Hites Funeral Home handled arrangements. Las Vegas Review Journal, NV, May 24, 2000

Lugo Cuba, Carmelo Sr., 33, of 93 Chino Ave. died Tuesday in Leominster. He leaves his wife, Blanca (Bisbal) Lugo; 4 sons, Carmelo Lugo Jr., Eliaquim and Jonathan Lugo, all of Worcester, and Carmelo Lugo of Ponce, PR; 2 daughters, Sherry Cruz of Worcester and Melissa Lugo of Leominster; his mother, Lydia Cuba of Worcester; 7 brothers, Angel, Norberto, Edward, Mario and William Lugo, all of Worcester, Oscar and Hector Lugo, all of Utuado, PR; 2 sisters, Josefa and Amelia. Worcester Telegram and Gazette Online, MA, 12/08/1989

Lugo Lopez, Rosita, 43, of 535 Liberty St., Allentown, died Saturday in Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown. She was the wife of Hector M. Rivera Sr. They were married 25 yrs. in December. She was a special education teacher at Allen High School for 5 yrs. until 1989. Born in Arecibo, PR, she was a daughter of Emilia (Lopez) Lugo Rios, with whom she resided, and the late Luis Lugo. She was a member of Mount Sinai Church, Allentown, where she served as a deacon and Sunday school secretary. Survivors: Husband and mother; daughters, Yvette, wife of Eduardo Torres of Philadelphia, Suzanne of Allentown, and Emily R. at home; son, Hector M. Jr. at home; sisters, Maria Perez and Lydia Zayas, both of Arecibo, Elba, wife of Manuel Ortiz of Philadelphia and Ida Mora of Allentown; brother, the Rev. Luis F. of Allentown; and 2 grandsons. Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown. The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, May 17, 1992

Lugo Santiago, Carlos J., 66, of 1957 Lynfield Dr., Bethlehem, died Friday in St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Carmen (Santiago) Lugo. They were married 39 yrs. in July. He was a dietary aide at Health and Hospital Corp., NY City, for 25 yrs. before retiring in 1979. Born in PR, he was a son of the late Emilio and Valeriana (Santiago) Lugo. He was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Survivors: Wife; sons, Charles of Brooklyn, NY, and Anthony of Cannon Air Force Base, NM; daughters, Yvonne Elhassani and Frances Lugo, both of Astoria, NY; brothers, Faustino, Narciso and Fermin, all of Bethlehem, Julio of Queens, NY, and Francisco of Boca Raton, FL; sisters, Felipa Almodovar of Bethlehem, Felicita Robb of Boca Raton, and Aurora Lugo of Reading; and 3 grandchildren. Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem. The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Apr 4, 1992

Lugo, Calixto, 78, of 20 Buswell St., died Sunday at home. Born and educated in Arecibo, PR, he lived in Camden, NJ, for 40 yrs., where he retired as a butcher. He was a member of Pentecostal Church of Camden. Mr. Lugo and his wife recently moved to Lawrence to live with their daughters. He leaves wife of 23 yrs. Gloria Lugo; sons Santus Rodriguez and Juan Cepeda, and daughters Ysidra Jaquez, Cecilia Urena, Nieves Cepeda and Fior Cepeda, all of Lawrence; 3 sisters; and several grandchildren. Farrah Funeral Home, 170 Lawrence St., Lawrence. Burial in St. Mary-Immaculate Cemetery. Eagle-Tribune Online, MA, Mar 14, 2000

Lugo, Faustino, 72, of Bethlehem, died Monday, Feb. 28, in Easton Hospital. He was the husband of Eufrasia (Torres) Lugo. They were married for 43 yrs. last April. He was a pump builder at Ingersoll-Rand Co., Phillipsburg, for 18 yrs. until retiring in 1987. Born in PR, he was a son of the late Emilio and Valerana (Santiago) Lugo. He was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church, Bethlehem, the Holy Name Society and Cursillista.. He was a 3rd degree Knight of Columbus. Survivors: Wife; sons, Samuel, Daniel and Antonio, all of Bethlehem, Faustino Jr. of Lindenwold, NJ; daughter, Eufrasia, wife of Louis Saez of Fort Myers, FL, Evelyn, Nilsa, Lydia, wife of Kerry Turtzo, and Teresita, wife of Laureando Morales, all of Bethlehem; brothers, Fransisco and Narciso and sisters, Felipa Almodovar, Aurora, and Felicita Robb, all of Bethlehem, and 10 grandchildren. Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem. Contributions: Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Association, 325 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. PHOTO by UNKNOWN. Head shot of Lugo. The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Feb 29, 2000

Lugo, Merardo, 78, died Thursday at a North Las Vegas hospital. He was born Sept. 29, 1921, in PR. A retired laborer in construction, he was a six-year resident of Las Vegas. He is survived by his daughter, Ada Serrano of Las Vegas; son, Jorge of PR; 2 sisters; 2 brothers; 4 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Palm Mortuary-Downtown. Las Vegas Review Journal, NV, Jan 21, 2000

Lugo, Rafael, 64, of 1130 E. Tremont St., died Friday in Sacred Heart Hospital. He was the husband of Leopolda (Lopez) Lugo. He was an oil and body repairman for various garages in NY City. Born in Puerto Rico. Lugo was an Army veteran of WWII serving in the European theater. Surviving with his widow are 2 sons, Rafael Jr. of Allentown and Jose of NY City; 3 daughters, Luz Maria, wife of Timothy Scheffy of Allentown, and Emma and Betsy, both of NY City; 2 brothers, Angel of NY City and Luis, in Puerto Rico, and 5 grandchildren. The Kohut Funeral Home, 950 N. Front St., Allentown. The Morning Call, Allentown, PA, Feb 8, 1986

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